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title: "8461 HSN Code | HSN Code for Metal Cutting & Shaping Machine in India"
description: "Know more about 8461 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 8461 covering Metal Cutting & Shaping Machine."
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# HSN Sub-chapter 8461: Metal Cutting & Shaping Machine

Machine-tools for planing, shaping, slotting, broaching, gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing, sawing, cutting-off and other machine tools working by removing metal, or cermets, not elsewhere specified or included

Part of [Chapter 84: Nuclear Reactors, Boilers & Machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-84/).

- Current GST rate: 18%
- Earlier GST rate: 18%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 84612011 | [Die & Punch Shaping Machines1](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84612011/) |
| 84612019 | [Other shaping or slotting machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84612019/) |
| 84612020 | [Shaping or slotting machines : Slotting machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84612020/) |
| 84613010 | [Vertical Broaching Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84613010/) |
| 84613020 | [Broaching machines : Horizontal](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84613020/) |
| 84613090 | [Broaching Machines (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84613090/) |
| 84614011 | [Bevel gear cutting machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84614011/) |
| 84614012 | [Spiral bevel gear cutting machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84614012/) |
| 84614013 | [Gear Slotter](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84614013/) |
| 84614014 | [Gear Milling Cutter](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84614014/) |
| 84614019 | [Other gear cutting machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84614019/) |
| 84614021 | [Single/Double Disc Gear Grinder](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84614021/) |
| 84614022 | [Formed wheel gear grinder](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84614022/) |
| 84614023 | [Gear Shaver](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84614023/) |
| 84614024 | [Gear tooth rounding, chamfering, or burring machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84614024/) |
| 84614025 | [Spur and helical gear shaper](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84614025/) |
| 84614026 | [Spur and helical gear hobber](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84614026/) |
| 84614029 | [Other gear finishing machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84614029/) |
| 84615011 | [Sawing or cutting-off machines: Sawing machines: Band saw, horizontal](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84615011/) |
| 84615012 | [Sawing or cutting-off machines : Sawing machines : Band saw, vertical](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84615012/) |
| 84615013 | [Sawing or cutting-off machines: Sawing machines: Circular saw, cold](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84615013/) |
| 84615014 | [Circular Sawing Machines: Hot](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84615014/) |
| 84615015 | [Sawing machines: Hack saw](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84615015/) |
| 84615019 | [Other sawing machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84615019/) |
| 84615021 | [Abrasive Wheel Cutting-Off Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84615021/) |
| 84615029 | [Cutting-off machines: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84615029/) |
| 84619000 | [Parts for Machine Tools](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84619000/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 8461

It includes Metal Cutting & Shaping Machine

### Any import/export nuance for Metal Cutting & Shaping Machine?

Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE.

### What should my invoice and records include for Metal Cutting & Shaping Machine?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Metal Cutting & Shaping Machine?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Metal Cutting & Shaping Machine is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment.

### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Metal Cutting & Shaping Machine?

Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly.

### Do spares or accessories of Metal Cutting & Shaping Machine follow the same HSN?

Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice.

### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Metal Cutting & Shaping Machine?

Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 8461 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹175 Cr (+3.17% YoY) — 0.0047% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1,437 Cr (+21.18% YoY) — 0.0236% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹1,263 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #983 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 84: 0.06% of its exports; import side 0.26%
- Rank within Chapter 84: #70 of 86 by export value; import-side #55

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 3.38% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #727 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +83.35% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Ch. 84: 0.06% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 8461

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Ch. 84 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 84 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 143.11 | 0.0062% | — | 0.10% | 1,173.59 | 0.0327% | — | 0.38% | −1,030.48 | #657 |
| FY 2019-20 | 102.70 | 0.0046% | −28.24% | 0.07% | 1,122.85 | 0.0335% | −4.32% | 0.37% | −1,020.15 | #716 |
| FY 2020-21 | 70.65 | 0.0033% | −31.21% | 0.05% | 563.92 | 0.0194% | −49.78% | 0.21% | −493.27 | #784 |
| FY 2021-22 | 129.54 | 0.0041% | +83.35% | 0.07% | 758.76 | 0.0166% | +34.55% | 0.20% | −629.22 | #740 |
| FY 2022-23 | 137.56 | 0.0038% | +6.19% | 0.06% | 1,007.34 | 0.0175% | +32.76% | 0.23% | −869.78 | #755 |
| FY 2023-24 | 169.30 | 0.0047% | +23.07% | 0.07% | 1,186.08 | 0.0211% | +17.74% | 0.25% | −1,016.78 | #726 |
| FY 2024-25 | 174.67 | 0.0047% | +3.17% | 0.06% | 1,437.26 | 0.0236% | +21.18% | 0.26% | −1,262.59 | #727 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 3.38%/yr, imports 3.44%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 8461 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 3.38% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8461 have grown at a compound annual rate of 3.38% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹143.11 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹174.67 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 8461 ranked #727 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 8461 ranks #727 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 84, it ranks #70 of 86. By trade surplus, it ranks #983 of 1233.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 8461 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 8461 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 83.35% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1,262.59 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 8461 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,437.26 Cr exceeded exports of ₹174.67 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,262.59 Crore — ranking #983 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 3.44% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Metal Cutting & Shaping Machine

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8461 have grown at 3.44% CAGR, reaching ₹1,437.26 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 8461 contributes 0.06% of Chapter 84 exports — ranked #70

Among the 86 sub-chapters under Chapter 84, HSN Sub-Chapter 8461 ranks #70 by export value — accounting for 0.06% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.26% share (rank #55).

## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 84

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8411: Turbo-jets & gas turbines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8411/) | ₹44,981 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8481: Pressure-reducing valves](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8481/) | ₹20,993 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8483: Transmission shafts & cranks](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8483/) | ₹18,429 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8409: Parts for engine machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8409/) | ₹14,091 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8413: Fire extinguisher charges](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8413/) | ₹12,900 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8414: Air pumps, compressors, ventilators](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8414/) | ₹12,257 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8429: Self-propelled bulldozers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8429/) | ₹12,180 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8431: Machinery parts for headings 8425-8430](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8431/) | ₹11,648 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8408: Diesel Engines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8408/) | ₹11,234 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8479: Mechanical appliances](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8479/) | ₹10,758 Cr |
| #70 | HSN Sub-Chapter 8461: Metal Cutting & Shaping Machine (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹175 Cr |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 8401 | [Nuclear reactors](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8401/) |
| 8402 | [Vapor Generating Boilers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8402/) |
| 8403 | [Central heating boilers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8403/) |
| 8404 | [Boiler auxiliary plant](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8404/) |
| 8405 | [Gas generators and purifiers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8405/) |
| 8406 | [Steam & vapour turbines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8406/) |
| 8407 | [Retail Filament Yarn](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8407/) |
| 8408 | [Diesel Engines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8408/) |
| 8409 | [Parts for engine machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8409/) |
| 8410 | [Hydraulic turbines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8410/) |
| 8411 | [Turbo-jets & gas turbines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8411/) |
| 8412 | [Other engines & motors](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8412/) |
| 8413 | [Fire extinguisher charges](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8413/) |
| 8414 | [Air pumps, compressors, ventilators](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8414/) |
| 8415 | [Motorized AC Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8415/) |
| 8416 | [Furnace Burners](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8416/) |
| 8417 | [Knitted garments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8417/) |
| 8418 | [Refrigerators, freezers, heat pumps](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8418/) |
| 8419 | [Non-Domestic Treatment Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8419/) |
| 8420 | [Rolling machines for non-metals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8420/) |
| 8421 | [Centrifuges & filtering machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8421/) |
| 8422 | [Dishwashing & packaging machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8422/) |
| 8423 | [Weighing Machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8423/) |
| 8424 | [Liquid sprayers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8424/) |
| 8425 | [Hypochlorites & chlorites](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8425/) |
| 8426 | [Ship’s Cranes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8426/) |
| 8427 | [Vehicle Chassis](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8427/) |
| 8428 | [Lifting & loading machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8428/) |
| 8429 | [Self-propelled bulldozers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8429/) |
| 8430 | [Earth boring machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8430/) |
| 8431 | [Machinery parts for headings 8425-8430](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8431/) |
| 8432 | [Agricultural machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8432/) |
| 8433 | [Harvesting Machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8433/) |
| 8434 | [Milking Machines, Dairy Machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8434/) |
| 8435 | [Wine production machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8435/) |
| 8436 | [Agricultural Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8436/) |
| 8437 | [Grain Sorting Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8437/) |
| 8438 | [Food Preparation Machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8438/) |
| 8439 | [Paper-making Machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8439/) |
| 8440 | [Bookbinding Machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8440/) |
| 8441 | [Paper pulp production machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8441/) |
| 8442 | [Plate making Machinery & equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8442/) |
| 8443 | [Printing machinery & accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8443/) |
| 8444 | [Electrical transformers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8444/) |
| 8445 | [Textile Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8445/) |
| 8446 | [Weaving machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8446/) |
| 8447 | [Knitting & Stitch-Bonding Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8447/) |
| 8448 | [Auxiliary Machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8448/) |
| 8449 | [Felt & Nonwoven Machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8449/) |
| 8450 | [Washing machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8450/) |
| 8451 | [Textile Industry Machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8451/) |
| 8452 | [Sewing Machines & Accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8452/) |
| 8453 | [Machinery for working leather & hides](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8453/) |
| 8454 | [Metallurgical Casting Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8454/) |
| 8455 | [Metal-Rolling Mills](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8455/) |
| 8456 | [Laser Removal Tools](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8456/) |
| 8457 | [Metalworking Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8457/) |
| 8458 | [Metal Lathes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8458/) |
| 8459 | [Drilling Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8459/) |
| 8460 | [Machine-Tools For Metal Finishing](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8460/) |
| 8462 | [Metal forging & die-stamping machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8462/) |
| 8463 | [Fork-lift trucks](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8463/) |
| 8464 | [Parts & Accessories For Machine Tools](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8464/) |
| 8465 | [Machine-tools for hard materials](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8465/) |
| 8466 | [Machine parts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8466/) |
| 8467 | [Hand Tools, Hydraulic & Motorized](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8467/) |
| 8468 | [Welding apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8468/) |
| 8470 | [Calculating machines & cash registers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8470/) |
| 8471 | [Data processing machines & readers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8471/) |
| 8472 | [Other Office Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8472/) |
| 8473 | [Machine Parts & Accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8473/) |
| 8474 | [Sorting, grinding & mixing Machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8474/) |
| 8475 | [Glass lamp assembly machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8475/) |
| 8476 | [Vending Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8476/) |
| 8477 | [Rubber & Plastic Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8477/) |
| 8478 | [Tobacco processing machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8478/) |
| 8479 | [Mechanical appliances](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8479/) |
| 8480 | [Moulding Boxes & Patterns](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8480/) |
| 8481 | [Pressure-reducing valves](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8481/) |
| 8482 | [Ball Or Roller Bearings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8482/) |
| 8483 | [Transmission shafts & cranks](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8483/) |
| 8484 | [Metal gaskets & mechanical seals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8484/) |
| 8485 | [Additive manufacturing machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8485/) |
| 8486 | [Semiconductor Manufacturing Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8486/) |
| 8487 | [Non-electrical machine parts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8487/) |